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ONR BAA Announcement # N00014-17-S-B009

Torpedo Advanced Propulsion System (TAPS)

This publication constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016, the Department of Defense Grants and Agreements regulations (DoDGARS) 32 CFR 22.315(a) and DoD’s Other Transaction Guide for Prototypes Projects, USD(AT&L), OT Guide, Jan 2001. A formal Request for Proposals (RFP), solicitation, and/or additional information regarding this announcement will not be issued.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will not issue paper copies of this announcement. The ONR reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this BAA.

ONR provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical and cost proposals (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be returned. It is the policy of ONR to treat all proposals submitted under this BAA as sensitive competitive information and to disclose their contents only for the purposes of evaluation.

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Table of Contents

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Agency Name – B. Research Opportunity Title – C. Program Name – D. Research Opportunity Number – E. Response Date – F. Research Opportunity Description – G. Point(s) of Contact (POC) – H. Instrument Type(s) – I. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers - J. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Titles - K. Other Information –

II. AWARD INFORMATION

A. Amount and Period of Performance- B. Peer Reviews- C. Production and Testing of Prototypes-

III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

IV. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

A. Application and Submission Process - B. Content and Format of White Papers/Full Proposals -

a. Application and Submission Process

b. Full Proposals C. Significant Dates and Times – D. Submission of Late Proposals – E. Submission of Grant Proposals through Grants.gov F. Submission of Full Proposals for Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transaction Agreements

V. EVALUATION INFORMATION

A. Evaluation Criteria – B. Commitment to Small Business- (For Contract Awards Only) C. Options- D. Evaluation Panel - E. General Information Regarding the Review and Selection Process for Grants - ………………………………25

VI. AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

VII. OTHER INFORMATION

A. Applies to Grant, Cooperative Agreement and Other Transaction Agreement applications only:

B. Applies to Contracts only:

C. Applies to Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements and Other Transaction Agreements:

APENDIX A: DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVELS………………..……………………….35

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Agency Name -

Office of Naval Research, One Liberty Center 875 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995

B. Research Opportunity Title - Torpedo Advanced Propulsion System (TAPS)

C. Program Name – Office of Naval Research (ONR) Future Naval Capabilities Program Power and Energy (P&E) Torpedo Advanced Propulsion System (TAPS), P&E FY17-02

D. Research Opportunity Number - N00014-17-S-B009

E. Response Date -

Full Proposals: 20 March 2017

F. Research Opportunity Description –

Firms wishing to submit proposals must request a classified addendum for information (i.e., threshold and objective metrics) required to prepare a proposal. Attachment 1, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) provides required level of facility clearance and level of safeguarding. Section IV. A. of the BAA provides the process for requesting the classified addendum.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Code 33 is seeking proposals containing propulsion technologies to extend the range of the current US Navy Heavyweight Torpedo (MK-48 Mod7).

The FY17 Future Naval Capability (FNC) titled “Torpedo Advance Propulsion System” (TAPS) will develop and demonstrate a prototype torpedo propulsion system to evolve the Mk-48 Heavyweight Torpedo into an extended-range weapon. Two specific technologies will be explored: Otto fuel (currently used) and Aluminum –Silver Oxide (Al-AgO) electric propulsion.

The following is provided as an informational overview; offerors must be provided a classified addendum with specific threshold and objective metrics. All offeror’s must obtain a Confidental security clearance before they can submit a Full Proposal.

Technology One: Mk-48 Otto Fuel Engine

The Mk-48 afterbody/tailcone (AB/TC) contains the engine, accessories (fuel pump, hydraulic pump, etc.) and the steering assembly. The Mk-48 engine is a six-cylinder swash-plate design, which is a type of reciprocating piston engine that replaces the common crankshaft with a circular plate. Piston forces act on this non-rotating “wobble plate” in a circular sequence, forcing the plate to nutate around its center, applying force to the angled swash-plate that forces the driveshaft to rotate. The key advantage of the design is that the piston cylinders are arranged parallel to the driveshaft around the edge of the plate, rather than perpendicular to the shaft, as in crankshaft engines. This results in a very compact, cylindrical engine.

The Mk-48 uses Otto Fuel, a non-explosive, shock-insensitive, liquid monopropellant designed for torpedo application. In most liquid monopropellants, the combination of fuel and oxidizer produces a potential for an explosive hazard. Otto Fuel, however, has passed all required safety testing for submarine and surface ship applications. As such, modification or substitution of the fuel is not part of this request.

This BAA is interested in increasing the range of the existing torpedo by reducing the engine power levels. This can be accomplished by either of the two methods described below – Increasing combustion efficiency or developing a new external engine. Either of these approaches must take into account engine accessories (fuel pump, hydraulic pump, coolant pump and alternator). Currently, the accessories are driven off of the forward end of the engine and it is assumed a new engine would require this same configuration, but alternative configurations may be proposed. The horsepower (HP) ranges of interest for these accessories are listed in Table 1.

Table 1 – Mk-48 Otto Fuel Engine System Concept Attributes

Engine Shaft See Classified Addendum Total Accessories 10 to 80 HP Coolant Pump 1 HP (constant) Hydraulic Pump 5 HP (constant) Fuel Pump 1 to 40 HP Alternator 10 to 30 HP

Due to the short timeframe of less than two years for Phase I (Base and Option 1) of this FY17 Future Naval Capability, this BAA is limited to the following two areas:

Increasing Combustion Efficiency: Propose modifications to the combustion chamber to increase the overall efficiency of the combustion process. The changes could include, but are not limited to:

• Material change to minimize heat transfer and cooling effects in combustor

• Increase in residence time within the combustor

• A change in droplet size/atomization over the wide range in power levels

These changes must be maintained within the physical constraints of the existing torpedo (right circular cylinder, 18.5” diameter and 72” length).

New External Combustion Engine: Propose a new engine that operates more efficiently over the power levels desired. These changes must conform to the physical dimensions and engine specifications (per the information provided in the classified addendum) of the current torpedo for shock and vibration requirements, hot/cold storage and operating condition.

Technology Two: Al-AgO Electric Power System

An alternative to the current Mk-48 engine would be an electric propulsion system that leverages advancements in seawater-activated battery systems. Of interest is an Al-AgO technology, which has been previously demonstrated as safe in torpedo applications.

To support the FNC program schedule, the battery system and balance-of-plant components need to be at, or above, Technology Readiness Level 4 (TRL) at the start of the program and be at TRL 6 and the end of the program. High energy density and efficiency during low-power operation with a high-power capability for burst operation is needed. Specifically for Al-AgO battery technology, a low leakage current design that minimizes the corrosion reaction will be required for efficient operation at low power. Batteries suitable for long-term storage and submarine safety certification, including thermal batteries used for power during torpedo start up, need to supply power to the propulsion motor, circulation pump and vehicle electronics during activation of the Al-AgO system. The system must have hazards identified and be able to obtain weapon systems safety certification.

In order to maintain battery performance over the entire run duration, an efficient electrolyte management system (EMS) is required to be integrated with the battery cartridge and the balance of plant components. Critical to the system is a quiet electrolyte circulation pump and motor and system designs to minimize flow noise. Sensors may be required for real-time monitoring of critical electrolyte species (conductivity, viscosity and temperature). A system is needed to store high-concentration replenishment electrolyte and supply it at a controlled, variable rate. A hydrogen gas-liquid separator with high efficiency over a wide flow range will be needed. A heat exchanger and thermal control valve(s) are required for operation at multiple electrolyte temperatures to reject waste heat from the system.

An electric propulsion motor that will operate within the battery voltage range and power range is needed. The motor topologies can be radial, axial flux or any viable topology. Proposers shall include a rationale for the motor topology they select. Designs that minimize acoustic and electromagnetic signature are needed. The motor shall have sufficient torque capability at low power (i.e. low shaft speed). Cooling required for the motor shall be included in the afterbody section.

Table 2 lists high-level electric power system concept attributes. The mimimum and maximum operating voltage must be maintained for the duration of the mission. All emerging technologies should be at the TRL 3 and above level in order to meet future integration plans should this concept move forward.

Table 2 – Electric Power System Concept Attributes Min operating voltage: 300 VDC Max operating voltage: 600 VDC Low power: 15 kW High power: 300 kW Min Energy: 80 kWh

Weight limit 1500 lbs*

Energy section envelope Right circular cylinder with a 18.5” diameter and 72” length

SUBSAFE Meet current certification

Shelf life 10-year stowage capability with allowed refueling prior to submarine load out

Environmental operating/stowage Current Signature (acoustic and electromagnetic radiation)

No worse than current

*Weight limit includes the battery system and prime mover

Program Plan

The program includes two phases: Phase I (Contract Base Period and Option 1) and Phase II.

Section V “Evaluation Information” summarizes the Government’s approach for award of the base contract and the exercise of Option I arising from this BAA. The subsequent evaluation and award of Phase II and should be read carefully prior to preparing proposals.

Phase I Base (up to 18 months):

The Phase I Base research must meet at a minimum, the threshold metrics listed in the classified addendum and the attributes listed in Table 1 (for technology one) and Table 2 (for technology 2).

Scope:

• Conduct subscale component, or full-scale critical component and integration testing and analysis or both as dictated by the proposed design as a basis to meet at a minimum the classified addendum threshold metrics at a TRL 4 system level demonstration. Integration of the major components must be part of the system demonstration. A matrix listing all test parameters and test conditions of component and full- scale testing shall be provided in the proposal.

• Develop a preliminary Propulsion System 3D CAD-based Solid Model demonstrating attainment of the performance specifications.

• Demonstrate via analysis and documentation the safe and reliable operation via a Preliminary Hazards Analysis (PHA) for both component level hardware and systems level hardware. This will include identification and control of hazards, subsequent risk assessment and the necessary mitigation/countermeasure strategies to eliminate/control those hazards as necessary to manage those risks at an acceptable level.

Deliverables:

• Monthly Technical Reports

• Monthly Financial Reports

• Preliminary Hazard/Safety Analysis using MIL-STD- 882 (series) as guidance.

Format shall be in accordance with DI-SAFT 80101 (series).

• Preliminary System Design

• Preliminary Design Review

• Final Report that includes a table of all system components, specifying TRLs and, as appropriate, weights, volumes, dimensions, flow rate, voltage and other pertinent engineering design data. Phase II Plan of Action (including a prioritized list of risks associated with the Phase II final system and component rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost ); due 30 days prior to the end of the contract

• A 3D solid model of a full scale propulsion system in one of the following CAD universal exchange formats:

o STEP (214) o IGES

Propulsion System layout drawings of critical components, interfaces and subsystems integrated into the hull; this would be 2-D Level I drawings at a minimum. Use both .dxf and .pdf formats

Phase I Option (6 months):

Scope:

• Finalize the design and initiate full-scale system component procurement for the Phase II demonstration, final BOP integration strategy and the test plan detailing the conditions for the final TRL 6 demonstration.

• Conduct Critical Design Review Conduct system level cost analysis, including up front (capital cost) and life cycle cost.

• Monthly Financial Reports

• 3-D solid model of a full scale propulsion system in one of the following CAD universal exchange formats:

o STEP (214) o IGES

• Propulsion System layout drawings of critical components, interfaces and subsystems integrated into the hull; these would be 2-D Level I drawings at a minimum. Use both .dxf and .pdf formats.

• Prioritized list of Phase II risk and mitigation strategies http://www.system-safety.org/Documents/MIL-STD-882E.pdf http://www.system-safety.org/Documents/old_did/DI-SAFT-81299B_EHCD.pdf

• Table of final system components with weights, volumes, and associated cost

• Final Report

• Phase II Technical and Cost Proposal

• Hardware from TRL 4 demonstration test

Phase II (up to 24 months): Phase II consists of integrated full-scale system testing, at a TRL 6 land-based demonstration in a Mk-48 propulsion section. Section hull and interface documentation will be provided as GFE/GFI.

Scope:

• Full scale system integration into a Mk-48 propulsion section.

• Land-based (TRL 6) test demonstration of the OBJECTIVE metrics from the classified addendum.

• Develop all necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operating manuals, maintenance schedules, a detailed system flow and instrumentation schematic to show the functional relationship of piping, instrumentation and system equipment components, and a parts list for the propulsion system (this system package will be a deliverable).

• Monthly Financial Reports

• Final Report (along with the summary of all the test results, this report shall also include recommendations necessary to further mature the technology, such as component risks that need further development/testing, component system reliability, and component system manufacturing improvements.

• 3-D Solid model of a full scale propulsion system in one of the following CAD universal exchange formats:

o STEP (214) o IGES

• Detailed Design Package, containing Level II 2-D drawings and an accompanying parts list. Use both .dxf and .pdf formats.

• Propulsion system layout drawings of critical components, interfaces and subsystems integrated into the hull; these would be 2-D Level I drawings at a minimum. Use both .dxf and .pdf formats.

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operating manuals, maintenance schedules.

• Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) schematic illustrating the functional relationship of piping, instrumentation and system equipment

• Hazards Assessment using MIL-STD-882D as guidance. Format shall be in accordance with DI-SAFT 80101B (links available in Appendix B).

• Full scale system integrated into a Mk-48 propulsion section hull and tested.

• Hardware of the TRL 6 system demonstration

G. Point(s) of Contact -

Comments or questions submitted should be concise and to the point. The relevant part and paragraph of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) should be referenced.

Questions of a business nature, and suggestions for improvement, should be submitted to:

Point of Contact Name: AnShawn Lewis Point of Contact Occupation Title: Contract Specialist Division Title: C4ISR & Sea Warfare Contracts Branch Division Code: 252 Address: 875 N. Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22203 Email Address: anshawn.lewis@navy.mil

Alternate Point of Contact Name: Susan Paolini Point of Contact Occupation Title: Contracting Officer Division Title: C4ISR & Sea Warfare Contracts Branch Division Code: 252 Address: 875 N. Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22203 Email Address: susan.paolini@navy.mil

Questions of a technical nature should be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact, with a copy to the business point of contact listed above:

Name: Ms. Maria Medeiros Title: Program Manager Division Title: Undersea Weapons Programs Division Code: 333 Address: 875 N. Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22203 Email Address: maria.medeiros1@navy.mil

Questions of a Security nature should be submitted to:

Torri Woodfolk Industrial Security Specialist Office of Naval Research Security Department, Code 43 One Liberty Center 875 North Randolph St.

Arlington, VA 22203-1995 Email Address: torri.powell@navy.mil mailto:torri.powell@navy.mil

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has assembled a package of materials for the Torpedo Advanced Propulsion System (TAPS) BAA N00014-17-S-B009. The package shall be issued on CD ROM, paper or “classified email via” SIPRNet and will include classified and ITAR restricted materials. In order to receive these materials potential offerors must possess a CONFIDENTIAL facility clearance with CONFIDENTIAL safeguarding and be registered with the Joint Certification Program (JCP). The package shall be provided on CD ROM, paper or “classified email via” SIPRNet to potential offerors upon request via E-mail to Torri Woodfolk at torri.powell@navy.mil. All requests should include company name, company cage code, company classified mailing address, JCP custodian's Point of contact information (unclassified mailing address, email, telephone), and the Technical Point of contact who will ultimately receive the documents.

If your classified mailing address listed on the Industrial Security Facilities Database is a Post Office Box and you would like to receive the GFI via FEDEX, please include your alternate security shipping address in your request. Offerors shall provide information to demonstrate that they currently possess a CONFIDENTIAL facility clearance with CONFIDENTIAL safeguarding and are registered with the Joint Certification Program. ONR will use this information to verify eligibility to receive ITAR restricted and classified information.

ONR intends to provide packages to offerors in the order in which requests are received.

Note: All UNCLASSIFIED communications shall be submitted via e-mail to the Technical Point of Contract (POC) with a copy to the designated Business POC.

CLASSIFIED questions shall be handled through the ONR Security POC. Specifically, any entity wanting to ask a CLASSIFIED question shall send an UNCLASSIFIED email to the ONR Security POC with a copy to both the Technical POC and the Business POC stating that the entity would like to ask a CLASSIFIED question. DO NOT EMAIL ANY CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. The Security POC will contact the entity and arrange for the CLASSIFIED question to be asked through a secure method of communication.

Questions submitted within 2 weeks prior to a deadline may not be answered, and the due date for submission of the full proposal will not be extended.

Amendments to this BAA will be posted to one or more of the following web pages:

-Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Webpage – https://www.fbo.gov/ -ONR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) -http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts- Grants/Funding-Opportunities/Broad-Agency- Announcements.aspx

H. Instrument Type(s) –

The Government intends to award contracts only under this BAA. Grants will not be awarded.

Any contract award resulting from this BAA will incorporate the most current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS and ONR clauses.

https://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/Funding-Opportunities/Broad-Agency-Announcements.aspx

Examples of model contracts can be found on the ONR website at the following link:

http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal/contract-model-awards.aspx. ONR Contract specific representations and certifications can be accessed on the following page of the ONR website: http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal.aspx.

The model contracts at the link above are provided only as examples. In the event of any conflict between these examples and current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses, current FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, or ONR clauses will govern.

I. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers – RESERVED

J. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Titles - RESERVED

K. Other Information –

This BAA is intended for proposals related to applied and advanced technology development (Budget Activity 2 and 3) and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement. The Government does not anticipate fundamental research or the award of grants under this effort. With regard to any restrictions on the conduct or outcome of work funded under this BAA, ONR will follow the guidance on and definition of “contracted fundamental research” as provided in the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) Memorandum of 24 May 2010.

As defined therein the definition of “contracted fundamental research,” in a DoD contractual context, includes research performed under contracts that are (a) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and (b) Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development). The research shall not be considered fundamental in those rare and exceptional circumstances where the applied research effort presents a high likelihood of disclosing performance characteristics of military systems or manufacturing technologies that are unique and critical to defense, and where agreement on restrictions have been recorded in the contract or grant.

Pursuant to DoD policy, research performed under contracts that are a) funded by Budget Activity 2 (Applied Research) and NOT performed on-campus at a university or b) funded by Budget Activity 3 (Advanced Technology Development) does not meet the definition of “contracted fundamental research.” In conformance with the USD (AT&L) guidance and National Security Decision Directive 189, ONR will place no restriction on the conduct or reporting of unclassified “contracted fundamental research,” except as otherwise required by statute, regulation or executive order. For certain research projects, it may be possible that although the research being performed by the prime contractor is restricted research, a subcontractor may be conducting “contracted fundamental research.” In those cases, it is the prime contractor’s responsibility in the proposal to identify and describe the subcontracted unclassified research and include a statement confirming that the work has been scoped, negotiated, and determined to be fundamental research according to the prime contractor and research performer.

http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal/contract-model-awards.aspx http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal/contract-model-awards.aspx http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal.aspx http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal.aspx

Normally, fundamental research is awarded under grants with universities and under contracts with industry. Non-fundamental research is normally awarded under contracts and may require restrictions during the conduct of the research and DoD pre-publication review of such research results due to subject matter sensitivity. Potential offerors should consult with the appropriate ONR Technical POCs to determine whether the proposed effort would constitute basic research, applied research or advanced research.

FAR Part 35 restricts the use of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), such as this, to the acquisition of basic and applied research and that portion of advanced technology development not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement. Contracts made under BAAs are for scientific study and experimentation directed towards advancing the state of the art and increasing knowledge or understanding.

This BAA topic covers export controlled technologies. Research in these areas is limited to "U.S.

persons" as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) - 22 CFR § 1201.1 et seq. Additionally, since access to US Navy and other access controlled research facilities will be required, All Key Personnel for each proposer must be United States citizens. Proposers must possess an active PKI certificate (External Certificate Authority) from 30 days after contract award through the duration of the performance period. This is required for access to a government run sharepoint site for report and briefing materials submission

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TECHNICAL,

ENGINEERING AND OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT SERVICES.

II. AWARD INFORMATION

It is anticipated that cost-type contracts will be awarded for Phase I (Contract Base Period and Contract Option 1) and subsequently, for work under Phase II.

a) Funded Amount and Period of Performance-

Total Amount of Funding Available: $25M for total Program (Phase I Base and Option I awarded under this BAA, and Phase II)

Anticipated Number of Awards: ONR anticipates that multiple awards will result from this BAA

Anticipated Range of Individual Award Amounts: The typical award will likely be in the range of $500K to $4,000K per year, but awards outside this range are also possible.

Anticipated Period of Performance: The program will consist of two total phases:

Phase I: Base Period with an estimated period of performance of eighteen (18) months;

Option Period with an estimated period of performance of six (6) months. Under Option 1;

The government shall have four months after the expiration of Option Period 1 to decide whether to award the Contractor a Phase 2 contract. If the government elects to make such an award, it may do so within the four-month period by either amending this contract or awarding a separate contract.

- Phase II with an estimated period of performance of up to twenty-four (24) months.

B. Peer Reviews- N/A

C. Production and Testing of Prototypes-

ONR may modify a contract awarded under this BAA to add a contract line item or contract option for the provision of advanced component development or for the delivery of an initial or additional prototype units. However, such a contract addition shall be subject to the limitations contained in Section 819 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2010, as modified in Section 811 of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2015.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center-Division Newport (NUWC-DIVNPT) will be the Navy Laboratory that will conduct the integration and testing of the Phase II system demonstration(s). NUWC-DIVNPT test facilities will also be available to test system components during Phase I Base and Option I.

III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

*All potential offeror’s must possess a CONFIDENTIAL facility clearance with CONFIDENTIAL safeguarding and be registered with the Joint Certification Program.

A. All responsible sources from academia and industry may submit proposals under this BAA.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for Small Business or other socio-economic participation. All businesses both small and large are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.

B. Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of

Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA. However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.

C. Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other Department of

Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest. The various scientific divisions of ONR are identified at http://www.onr.navy.mil/.

As with FFRDCs, these types of federal organizations may team with other eligible sources from academia and industry that are submitting proposals under this BAA.

D. University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals under this

BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.

http://www.onr.navy.mil/

E. Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any and all areas. However, Offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected by

ONR.

F. Offerors should be aware of recent changes in export control laws. Offerors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)(22 CFR §120 et. seq.) requirements, as applicable. In some cases, developmental items funded by the Department of Defense are now included on the United States Munition List (USML) and are therefore subject to ITAR jurisdiction. Offerors should address in their proposals whether ITAR restrictions apply or do not apply, such as in the case when research products would have both civil and military application, to the work they are proposing to perform for ONR.

The USML is available online at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=pt22.1.121 .

Additional information regarding the President's Export Control Reform Initiative can be found at http://export.gov/ecr/index.asp.

Offerors must comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the ITAR and EAR, in the performance of any award or agreement resulting from this BAA. Offerors shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses or other approvals, or license exemptions or exceptions if applicable, for exports of hardware, technical data, and software (including deemed exports), or for the provision of technical assistance.

G. Cost sharing is not expected and will not be used as a factor during the merit review of any proposal hereunder. However, the Government may consider voluntary cost sharing if proposed.

IV. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

A. Application and Submission Process -

* The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has assembled a package of materials for the Torpedo Advanced Propulsion System (TAPS) BAA N00014-17-S-B009. The package will include classified and ITAR restricted materials. In order to receive these materials potential offerors must possess a CONFIDENTIAL facility clearance with CONFIDENTIAL safeguarding and be registered with the Joint Certification Program (JCP). The package shall be provided on CD ROM, paper or “classified email via” SIPRNet to potential offerors upon request via E-mail to Torri Woodfolk at torri.powell@navy.mil. All requests should include company name, company cage code, company classified mailing address, JCP custodian's Point of contact information (unclassified mailing address, email, telephone), and the Technical Point of contact who will ultimately receive the documents.

If your classified mailing address listed on the Industrial Security Facilities Database is a Post Office Box, please include your alternate security shipping address in your request to receive the GFI via FEDEX. Offerors shall provide information to demonstrate that they currently possess a CONFIDENTIAL facility clearance with CONFIDENTIAL safeguarding and are registered with the Joint Certification Program. ONR will use this information to verify eligibility to receive ITAR restricted and classified information. The request must come from your Joint Certification Program http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=pt22.1.121 http://export.gov/ecr/index.asp

(JCP) Custodian who is responsible for administering and maintaining your company's JCP certification. To find your Custodian's Point of Contact (POC) information, please go to the JCP website (https://www.dlis.dla.mil/JCP/search.aspx) and search using your Company Cage Code number.

Please send only one request per company. ONR intends to provide packages to offerors in the order in which requests are received.

Full Proposals: The due date for receipt of Full Proposals is 2:00 PM (Local time, Washington, D.C.) on Monday, March 20, 2017. It is anticipated that final selections will be made within 30 days after full proposal submission. As soon as the final full proposal evaluation process is completed, PI’s will be notified via email of their project’s selection or non-selection for FY17 funding.

B. Content and Format of Full Proposals -

a) Application and Submission Process: Full proposals are required for submission

b) Content and Format of Full Proposals -

Full Proposals submitted under this BAA are expected to be classified. If a classified proposal is submitted and selected for award, the resultant contract is expected to be unclassified. An ‘unclassified’, non-proprietary Statement of Work (SOW) must accompany any classified proposal.

Do not put proprietary data or markings in or on the Statement of Work. For proposals containing data that the offeror does not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, the contractor shall mark the title page with the following legend:

“This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in (insert numbers or other identification of sheets).”

Also, mark each sheet of data that the offeror wishes to restrict with the following legend:

“Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.”

Titles given to the Full Proposals should be descriptive of the work they cover and should not be merely a copy of the title of this solicitation.

1. Special Instructions for Classified Full Proposal:

Classified proposals shall be submitted directly to the attention of ONR’s Document Control Unit at the following address and marked in the following manner:

OUTSIDE ENVELOPE

(no classification marking):

“Office of Naval Research Attn: Document Control Unit ONR Code 43 875 North Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995”

The inner wrapper of the classified Full Proposal should be addressed to the attention of the cognizant TPOC, ONR Code 33 and marked in the following manner:

INNER ENVELOPE

(stamped with the overall classification of the material) “Torpedo Advanced Propulsion System (TAPS) Office of Naval Research ATTN: Ms. Maria Medeiros ONR Code: 333 875 North Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995” All proposal submissions will be protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.207, applicable law, and DoD/DoN regulations.

Offerors are expected to appropriately mark each page of their submission that contains proprietary information.

FULL PROPOSALS

1. Offerors shall submit full technical and cost proposals for Phase I Base and Phase I Option.

2. Offerors shall submit a notional proposal for Phase II effort that shall include a preliminary description of their anticipated Phase II effort. Offerors shall address how they will meet the Objective metrics (listed on the classified addendum) and System Attributes (Section F) and provide a ROM Phase II cost estimate including the basis of estimate.

i. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTRACT, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER TRANSACTION AGREEMENTS (Does not include Grants)

Proposal Package:

The following five documents with attachments comprise a complete proposal package:

(1) Proposal Checklist (.pdf)

(2) Technical Proposal Template (.pdf) – limit 20 pages

(3) Cost Proposal Spreadsheet (Excel): Unlimited

(4) Adequacy Checklist for Pre Award Audit (SF 1408) (as applicable)

(5) Stand-alone non-proprietary Statement of Work (SOW) in Word

(6) ONR Representation and Certifications

NOTE: The electronic file name for all documents submitted under this BAA must not exceed 68 characters in length, including the file name extension.

Items 1 – 6 above are located at: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal/. All have instructions imbedded into them that will assist in completing the documents. Also, both the Proposal Checklist and the Cost Proposal Spreadsheet require completion of cost-related information. Please note that attachments can be incorporated into the Proposal Checklist.

The format requirements for attachments are as follows:

• Paper Size- 8.5 x 11 inch paper

• Margins – 1 inch

• Spacing- single or double spaced

• Font- Times New Roman, 12 point

Offerors responding to this BAA must submit a separate list of all technical data or computer software that will be furnished to the Government with other than unlimited rights. The Government will assume unlimited rights if offerors fail to identify any intellectual property restrictions in their proposals. Include all proprietary claims to results, prototypes, and deliverables. If no restrictions are intended, then the offeror should state “NONE.” Offerors shall ensure that any IP assertions are clearly delineated and well substantiated, and any Licensing Terms are clear and enforceable.

Offers must identify in their proposal if NUWC-DIVNPT facilities will be needed for the component testing during Phase I base and Option I phases of their proposal.

Offerors shall describe current and prior experience in similar efforts and provide name, organization, and contact information for other Government sponsors.

For proposals below the simplified acquisition threshold (less than or equal to $150K), the Technical Proposal Template and Proposal Checklist documents, and the Cost Proposal Spreadsheet are required. Purchase orders can also contain options, as long as the total amount of the base and all options does not exceed $150K.

For proposed subcontracts or interorganizational transfers over $150,000, Offerors must provide a separate fully completed Cost Proposal Spreadsheet in support of the proposed costs. This spreadsheet, along with supporting documentation, must be provided either in a sealed envelope with the prime’s proposal or via e-mail directly to both the Program Officer and the Business Point of Contact at the same time the prime proposal is submitted. The e-mail should identify the proposal title, the prime Offeror and that the attached proposal is a subcontract, and should include a description of the effort to be performed by the subcontractor.

http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal/cost-proposal.aspx http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal/cost-proposal.aspx http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/submit-proposal/contracts-proposal/cost-proposal.aspx

Offerors must submit one (1) original, plus two (2) hard copies of their Technical and Cost Proposal package, and one (1) electronic copy on a CD-ROM/DVD.

The electronic copy should be submitted in a secure, pdf-compatible format, except for the electronic file of the Cost Proposal Spreadsheet which must be submitted in a Microsoft Excel 2010 compatible format and the Statement of Work Template which must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. All attachments to any required proposal documents should be submitted in a secure, pdf-compatible format.

The secure pdf-compatible format is intended to prevent unauthorized editing of the proposal prior to any award. A password should not be required for opening the proposal document, but the Government must have the ability to print and copy text, images, and other content. Should an Offeror amend its proposal, the amended proposal should be submitted following the same hard and electronic copy guidance applicable to the original proposal.

Any proposed options that are identified in the Technical Proposal Template or Proposal Checklist documents, but are not fully priced out in the Cost Proposal Spreadsheet, will not be included in any resulting contract, cooperative agreement, or other transaction. If proposing options, they must be separately priced and separate spreadsheets should be provided for the base period and each option. In addition to providing summary by period of performance (base and any options), the Contractor is also responsible for providing a breakdown of cost for each task identified in the Statement of Work. The sum of all costs by task worksheets MUST equal the total cost summary.

The electronic submission of the Excel spreadsheet should be in a “useable condition” to aid the Government with its evaluation. The term “useable condition” indicates that the spreadsheet should visibly include and separately identify within each appropriate cell any and all inputs, formulas, calculations, etc. The Offeror should not provide “value only spreadsheets” similar to a hard copy.

Fixed Fees on ONR Contracts: The Government Objective is set in accordance with the DFARS 215.404-71. See the below table for range and normal values:

Contract Risk Factor

Contract Type Assigned Value (Normal range)

Normal Value

Technical (1) 3% - 7% (2) 5% Management/Cost Control (1) 3% - 7% (2) 5%

Contract Type Risk Firm Fixed Price 2% - 6% (3) 3% - 5% (4) Contract Type Risk Cost Plus Fixed Fee 0% - 1% (2) 0.5%

(1) Assign a weight (percentage) to each element according to its input to the total performance risk. The total of the two weights equal 100%

(2) Assign a weighting score relative to the Risk Factor.

(3) Depends on the specific Contract Type (With/without financing, performance-based payments, and/or progress payments).

(4) Depends on the specific Contract Type.

Technology Incentive (TI) is rarely utilized at ONR, because the contracts issued by ONR typically are not eligible for TI (See DFARS 215.404-71-2(c) (2)). Any consideration of TI requires strong and convincing justification in the proposal, which are then subject to negotiation and determination of a fair and reasonable fee, within the context of the specific award.

Typically the range of fee is 5% to7.5% on an ONR awarded contract.

For submission instructions, see Section F “Submission of Full Proposals for Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transaction Agreements”.

C. Significant Dates and Times -

This announcement will remain open until 16 March 2017 or until replaced by a successor BAA, whichever occurs first. Proposals may be submitted any time during this period.

Anticipated Schedule of Events Event Date (MM/DD/YEAR) Time (Local

Washington, D.C. Time)

Full Proposals Due Date 03/20/2017 2 PM Notification of Selection for Award * 04/17/2017 Contract Awards* 09/18/2017 Kickoff Meeting* Early October

* - These dates are estimates as of the date of this announcement.

C. Submission of Late Proposals

Any proposal, modification, or revision, that is received at the designated Government office after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the contracting officer determines that accepting the late proposal would not unduly delay the acquisition and

(a) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the announcement, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m.

one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(b) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of proposals and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of proposals; or

(c) It was the only proposal received.

However, a late modification of an otherwise timely and successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

Acceptable evidence to establish the time or receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the announcement, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the announcement closing date, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extend to the same time of day specified in the announcement on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

The contracting officer must promptly notify any offeror if its proposal, modifications, or revision was received late and must inform the offeror whether its proposal will be considered.

E. Submission of Grant Proposals through Grants.gov: RESERVED

F. Submission of Full Proposals for Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transaction Agreements.

Full Proposals except classified proposals must be mailed (two paper copies and a CD/DVD) to Ms. Maria Medeiros at the following address:

Office of Naval Research Attn: Ms. Maria Medeiros ONR Department Code: 333 875 North Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203-1995

V. EVALUATION INFORMATION

A. Evaluation Criteria –

Awards under this BAA will be made in accordance with FAR 35.016(e). The primary basis for selecting proposals for acceptance will be technical, importance to agency programs, and fund availability. Cost realism and reasonableness will also be considered when selecting proposals.

ONR reserves the right to request and require any additional information and documentation after it makes the award instrument determination. ONR reserves the right to remove Offerors from award consideration when the parties fail to reach agreement on award terms, conditions, and cost/price within a reasonable time, or when the Offeror fails to timely provide requested or required additional information. The following criteria, all being of equal value, will be used for the technical evaluation:

Offerors’ proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:

1) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposal and responsiveness to the topic (i.e., the degree of innovation, soundness of technical concept, Offeror's awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope of the problem, significance and originality of the technical approach and effort needed to address/solve the problem, and anticipated scientific impact within the field.

The following areas will also be considered:

(a) the Offeror’s capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives, and

(b) the qualifications, capabilities and experience of the proposed Principal Investigator

(PI), team leader and key personnel who are critical to achieving the proposal objectives. This includes the ability to meet attributes as per Section F, Research Opportunity Description and the metrics per Classified Addendum and the ability to manage the cost and schedule.

2) Potential Naval relevance and contribution to the ONR and Department of Navy mission. This factor includes the technology’s potential for successful transition to production once the technology is proven. For the purposes of this BAA, a critical aspect of successful transition is upfront planning, acknowledging and resolving all aspects of IP rights.

3) The availability of funds.

Criteria 1, 2, and 3 are equally important.

Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted in accordance with a common work statement. ONR’s intent is to review proposals as soon as possible after they arrive;

however, proposals may be reviewed periodically for administrative reasons.

The ultimate recommendation for award of proposals is made by ONR's scientific/technical community.